Accession Nr.: 2016.20.1
Type: sculpture; religious or cult object; metalwork; statuette
Date of production:
first half of the 19th century
Place of production:
Materials: bronze
Techniques: gilt
Dimensions: height: 30cm
width: 19.2cm
depth: 10.5 cm
Statue of Buddha seated on a tall, ornate throne, with his hand in the earth-touching gesture (Skt.: bhumisparsha-mudra). He is depicted in full regalia, with a high headdress, and richly ornamented with jewellery. The statue bears the characteristics of the Bangkok (Rattanakosin) style.